RN

Preference to applicant with current Infusion experience. Preference to applicant with ONS-ONCC Chemotherapy-Immunotherapy experience and/or certification. JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for utilizing the nursing process to provide safe, age-appropriate, direct and indirect patient care, while practicing within the scope of practice of the Oregon State Board of Nursing. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Ambulatory Infusion staff are knowledgeable in the care of patients with cancer, autoimmune diseases, infections and more. We provide expert care to the patients and all of their infusion needs. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS Current unencumbered Oregon RN license required. Healthcare Provider Level BLS required upon hire. LCH Amb Infusion: ACLS required within 90 days of hire. IV Therapy experience preferred. PICC and midline proficiency preferred. Chemotherapy experience preferred. Infusion (CRNI) and/or Oncology (OCN) national certification preferred. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Computer Literacy - Knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. Ability to operate applications, write software, set up functions, enter data, and manipulate and process information. Critical thinking - Ability to analyze, organize, prioritize and make effective critical decisions. Problem Solving - Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, employ creativity and alternative thinking to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Possess skills to make appropriate, independent decisions or seek help appropriately. Ability to initiate proper action and accept responsibility for such actions. Demonstrates professional accountability. Patient Care - Possess the skills and knowledge needed to assist and care for others. Ability to recognize symptoms, drug properties and interactions, treatments, and preventive health-care measures within scope of practice. Ability to assess, evaluate and reassess, using the nursing process; the ongoing needs of the patient, patient's family and organize resources to meet those needs. Knowledge of role for applicable Plain Language Alerts. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 - 100% of the time) WALK - INCLINE LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs CARRY 2-handed, 40 - 60 pounds SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) KNEEL (on knees) PULL (40 - 60 pounds force) WALK - LEVEL SURFACE LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds SQUAT Repetitive PULL (0 - 20 pounds force) PULL (20 - 40 pounds force) SIT CLIMB - STAIRS LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds ROTATE TRUNK Sitting ROTATE TRUNK Standing REACH - Upward PINCH Fingers REACH - Forward MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists FINGER DEXTERITY STAND BEND FORWARD at waist GRASP Hand/Fist PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force) PUSH (20 - 40 pounds force) PUSH (40 - 60 pounds force) PUSH (60 or more pounds force)aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a